The Crucial Role of Nutrition in a Cancer Journey: What to Ask Your Medical Team
If you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis, understanding the role of nutrition can make a meaningful difference in your treatment, recovery, and overall well-being.
While conventional treatments like...
Alcohol can come with a host of unwanted side effects, from impaired judgment and hangovers to long-term health risks like liver damage and increased anxiety. But why not skip the booze and embrace a vibrant, healthier alternative? Our citrus and strawberry agave spritzer is not just a drink; it’s a...
Yes, pairing fruits with healthy fats like nuts can help with insulin resistance. Here's how:
- Slower Digestion: Healthy fats slow down the digestion of carbohydrates in fruits, leading to a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels. This can help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels, wh ...
Aluminum is literally in everything if you are not careful. From everyday household products like cookware, foil, baking soda, cake-mixes, non-dairy creamers, aspirin, flour, deodorant and even water.
Many common food additives such as contain aluminum. Aluminum can be toxic to our body and can ca...
Yes, pairing fruits with healthy fats like nuts can help with insulin resistance. Here's how:
- Slower Digestion: Healthy fats slow down the digestion of carbohydrates in fruits, leading to a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels. This can help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels, wh ...
Managing healthy nutrition with cancer OR chronic illness presents several common challenges.
Here are the most significant ones:
Appetite Loss and Weight Management
One of the primary challenges for cancer patients and those with chronic illnesses is maintaining adequate nutrition due to appetit...
Most GERD cases involve overweight and obese people. This is because excess body weight, particularly abdominal obesity, contributes to GERD through several mechanisms:
- Increased intra-abdominal pressure: Excess abdominal fat raises pressure within the abdomen, which can push stomach contents upw ...
Fasting and/or intermittent fasting has gotten a lot of attention much like many other dietary trends. Especially in the past 15-20 years, many doctors prescribe intermittent fasting to their patients to help them lose weight and, hopefully, reduce their co-morbidities and risk factors associated wi...
Introduction
Frozen foods have become a staple in modern diets, offering convenience and a longer shelf life. However, it's crucial to pay attention to the ingredients lurking within these products, specifically synthetic antioxidants such as TBHQ (tert-butylhydroquinone), BHT (butylated hydroxytol...
As the 4th of July approaches, it's a time to reflect on our nation's history and enjoy the festivities that come with Independence Day. This year, why not make your celebration a bit different by focusing on health and wellness? With a few thoughtful choices, you can have a fun-filled holiday that ...
What is the magic about 12 weeks?
Achieving a natural nutrient balance in your diet typically involves consuming a variety of foods that provide essential nutrients in the right proportions. It's important to note that the specific timeline for reaching a natural nutrient balance can vary signific...
This question is the $10 million question in my mind.
This is a very controversial topic, highly debated, and VERY much promoted by certain group of scientists and food manufacturers and promoters of the new and HOT vegan diet debate OR the Plant-based diet.
First, let’s make one important point: ...
